Dawson Creek Mirror 2022-1110

DC twins born in 1936 to be inducted onto Hospital Foundation footprint wall

The first successful delivery of twins at the Dawson Creek Hospital took place on February 20, 1936. Gale and Dale Dowd will soon have their names on the hospital’s ‘Precious Footprint’ wall.

The commemorative plaques celebrate the beginning of a life, but also help to ensure continued health throughout that life by supporting the purchase of much needed equipment and maintenance of essential facilities through the Foundation.

The twins’ sister, Dawson Creek resident Bonnie Piper says the pair are part of the historical fabric of Dawson Creek. They were born before the explosion downtown, before there was an Alaska Highway.

Both twins graduated from the Dawson Creek high school and went on to work in very different careers.

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The Dawson Creek Art Gallery was a happening scene Friday evening for the Battle of the Brushes. Funds were raised, while member engagement and a good time were had on the evening. BROWN

It was an artistic evening live at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery on Friday night.

It was Thunderdome as artists competed for bragging rights on the canvas and funds raised for children during the first event of its kind at the art gallery.

Friday saw two rounds of local artists competing to complete work live in front of the audience. The works were then be auctioned off to the public for art programming for children.

The evening netted close to $2,000 with the goal of engagement, and a fun evening - had by all.

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Clockwise from top left, Melissa Klassen and Kalen Ravelli paint it up, Haley Bassett bears through a work, a circle of art, and above, some auction motivation. BROWN

DC Ministerial Association

David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 11501 17 St, Dawson Creek

Reformed Ministries & Missional Outreach

Pastor Terry Hagen 403-835-7235 houseofhagen@hotmail.com Sundays: 1:00pm 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

Bethel Pentecostal Church

Pastor Jared Keber

Contact O ce: 250-782-5885 o ce@betheldc.ca Web: www.betheldc.ca 11501 17 St Dawson Creek

DCCommunity Church

David Roch 250-782-0150 davidphyllisroch@gmail.com 1224 103 Ave, Dawson Creek

First Baptist Church

Sunday service is at 10:30 am 1400-113 Ave. Dawson Creek 250-782 4792.

In crisis, get a hold of Pastor Terry by appointment only.

o ce@dc rstbaptist.ca Live on our website. www.dc rstbaptist.ca

Contact: Pastor Terry Coe terry@dc rstbaptist.ca

Grace Lutheran Church

Grace is a caring church community. We welcome all to worship and share our life in Christ’s love. 250-782-3624

Email : grace@pris.ca 11101 17 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Notre Dame Catholic Church

Please contact the o ce for service times and for ministerial program information

Contact: Fr. Venerando Sabacan 250-782-3456 • nddc@shaw.ca 908 104 Ave Dawson Creek

South Peace United Church

Marilyn Carroll 250-782-2636

Email: spuc@neonet.bc.ca 11101 17 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 10:30 am

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Sunday Service: 11am

Pastor Christopher McLean 250-782-3085 stpaul58@telus.net 901 Cornwall Cres, Dawson Creek

South Peace Bible Missionary

Sunday Service: 10am & 7pm Wednesday Service: 7pm 250-786-5711

Pastor: Stephane Poulin 4911 48th Ave, Pouce Coupe

Apostolic Lighthouse

Pastor Aaron Farmer Sunday Worship | 2PM Wednesday Bible Study | 7PM pastor@altdc.ca 701-96A Ave, Dawson Creek Website: www.alcdawson.com

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 250-782-4921 • mormon.org/ 10901 13th St. Dawson Creek

Church of the Nazarene Service times: Sunday 2pm, Friday 7pm www.dcnazarene.com

Pastor Megan Polowski Email: dcnazarene@gmail.com Phone: 250-719-7425

Grandview Chapel

Is a friendly church nestled on the hill in Dawson Creek grandviewchapel.ca Tony Vigar 250-782-4225 900 94 Ave Dawson Creek Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

Peace Mission Chapel

Contact: Pastor Bill Mann Located Hwy 97 Progress, BC 250-843-7506

Sunday Meetings 11:00 am

Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Bible Study: 10:00 am Church Services: 11:00 am Contact: 250-782-1710 9201-14th St. Dawson Creek

Pastor: Michael McPherson

Pouce Coupe Community Church

Pastor Cory Lizotte 250-786-0160

Sunday Meetings 10:30 am

St Marks Anglican Church

Contact Lay Reader – Rupert Kirk 250-782-2939 • Stmarks@pris.ca and on Facebook 1029 103 Ave, Dawson Creek Sunday Service: 11:00 am

Food Bank: Monday-Friday 10:30am-1:30pm

Kitchen: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00am-1:00pm

Jehovah’s Witnesses 250-782-7487 • 644 105A Ave. Dawson Creek

St James Presbyterian Church 1501-108 Ave. Dawson Creek Traditional Sunday Service: 10 am

New Beginnings Baptist Church Services: Sundays 10:30am 10221-18th St Dawson Creek

Pastor: Dr. Michael Stark newbeginningsbaptist.ca

Rolla Bible Baptist Church

Pastor Bob Rempel 250-759-4540 Rollachurch.com • rolla@pris.ca

Location: Rolla, BC at the corner of 400 Ave. and 403 St. Services: Sundays 10:30am

Baha’i Faith

An independent world religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh – (Glory of God) in 1844. He taught the oneness of humanity, the oneness of God, the oneness of religion. Devotional gatherings and study circles open to all. www.bahai.org Dale Campbell 250-719-7427

Alliance Church Contact: 250-782-3837 dawsoncreekalliance.ca 9009 10 St. Dawson Creek

Salvation Army Church 250-782-4812 1436 104 Ave. Dawson Creek Church Service: Sundays 11:00 am

Church of the New Jerusalem

A distinctive Christian church dedicated to learning, living and sharing the spiritual understanding of the Bible as revealed in books written by Emanuel Swedenborg. All are welcome to our services and other events.

Dawsoncreeknewchurch.ca for more info and the church newsletter. 250-782-8035 9013 8 St Dawson Creek Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Gideons International

The Grizzly Valley Chapter is part of the national Gideons organization. Our mission is to share God’s Word with e ective and engaging forms of Scripture. Reaching people everywhere with the Gospel through personal witness and partnership with the local church. Contact: Bill & Pauline Hendley, 250-788-8177 (H) • 250-788-6902 (C)

Email: newtouch@pris.ca;

Dawson Creek 179.9

Fort St. John 186.9

Alberta-B.C. border 159.9

Groundbirch 183.9

Chetwynd 188.9

Tumbler Ridge 189.9

Dawson Creek flu clinics, by appointment

Nov 10 (10 am to 6 pm)

Nov 14 (10 am to 3 pm)

Nov 19 (9 am to 3:30 pm) Nov 21 (9 am to 3 pm)

All ages: Nov 26 (9:30 am to 2:30 pm) Nov 28 (9 am to 3 pm) Nov 30 (9 am to 4 pm)

6 months to 11 years: Nov 16, 22, 25 (9 am to 4 pm)

Dawson Creek Health Unit, 1001 110 Ave To book call 1-833-838-2323

Chetwynd flu clinics, by appointment

Wednesdays, 1 pm to 3:30 pm

Chetwynd Primary Care Clinic, 5125 50th St SW To book call 1-833-838-2323

COVID-19 clinics are also by appointment only Register and book through getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca Or call 1-833-838-2323 (toll free)

For more information, visit:

northernhealth.ca/health-topics/flu

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Dawson Creek and South Peace Smile

Tim Hortons Smile Cookies brought smiles and raised funds for Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation, was celebrated again in Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge and the South Peace with this year’s total amount raised was $26,015.

Local businesses and individuals stepped up again this year to donate Smile Cookies and ensure that local schools and community organizations received these tasty cookies.

“Smile Cookie Week is one of our favourite events during the year. We love partnering with Gillian and Kyle MacDonald at Tim Hortons and really appreciate their generosity of spirit in our community, “ noted Brette Madden, Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation Board President.

“Gillian and I wanted to give a truly heartfelt thanks to the Companies and individuals that helped bring a smile to so many in our community,” said Kyle MacDonald, Tim Hortons franchise owner in Dawson Creek.

“These companies helped bring smiles to the employees at the Hospital and Health unit, all of our schools, our fire fighters, and our police and other front line workers. They also helped sponsor the Rotary Manor, other senior programs, and community service organizations throughout Dawson Creek.”

This year, the proceeds from Smile Cookie Week, which are donated to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation, will go toward the purchases of: an Isoflex Mattress for Med/Surg; an Iso-Air Mattress for Med/Surg; a Stryker Electric Stretcher for the OR; and a Malignant Hypothermia Cart for the OR.

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2022 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Cheque Presentation in the amount of $26,015 at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation office. L to R: Kyle MacDonald, Gillian MacDonald, owners of Tims Hortons in Dawson Creek; Brette Madden, Hospital Foundation Board President; Paul Davey, Hospital Foundation Board Vice-President; Alicia Michetti, Hospital Foundation Board Member; Kate Hustak, Hospital Foundation Board Treasurer; and Lola Piper and Krystal Roth-Piper, Hospital Foundation Board Secretary.

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Community steps up –more than $20K raised on Saturday night

A benefit dinner, silent auction, kids hot dog fundraiser, and more have grossed more than 20K for local bear attack victims.

While $3,400 was raised by the Kids Club of Dawson Creek prior to the Saturday night event at the GDI, organizer Ed Mah as there were plenty of special thanks to go around related to the event.

Ticket sales brought in $7,500, with another $10K in cash donations – while final silent auction action totals are still being tallied.

“My thanks to all the people in Dawson Creek and the Peace Country area for everything that made this event a huge success,” said Mah.

In addition, online fundraisers were organized for the pair - One fundraiser for Analyn Bartolome and family has more than $17K, while a second for Leosette Canoy organized by Wennali Canoy has just over $16K.

Analyn’s family, including husband Dean was on hand Saturday night. His voice shaked thanking the overwhelming support.

“I am blown away,” he said, amidst thanking community members for financial support, and those first responders who were on scene for the attack and rescue.

“This is a community that takes care of others and steps up when it’s needed.”

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From top - food is served, emcee Ed Mah gives way as Dean, husband of Analyn Bartolome thanks the crowd for support and attendance, and above, a full house. BROWN

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1936 twins to be inducted onto Hospital Foundation footprint wall

Dawson Creek history. Each twin will receive a footprint to be placed on the wall at the hospital, honouring all children born in Dawson Creek and surrounding areas.

Footprints & Colours of the wall

The wall offers a colour scheme indicating which area you or the child being represented was born, as well as the era.

Dale worked for Explosive ltd. and moved to different places such as the Mica Dam, Saskatoon and St. Alberta before his retirement. Gale worked hard doing small jobs to save up money for school, he then went on to become a successful architect. He designed and oversaw the constructions of many homes and auto dealerships. He is now retired and lives in Abbotsford, BC

Bonnie remembers the two twins having their own language as babies.

“Speaking to one another but nobody else

could understand them. They would pick wild strawberries and blueberries during the summer, walking through the bush to find the best patches,” she says.

“One of their favourite activities in the winter was sliding down snow piles on cardboard boxes.”

Before Dale’s passing the two loved to get together to golf once a year.

The hospital foundation is proud to commemorate such an important event in

South Peace home birth’s from pioneer times to present in Black

Pouce Coupe Red Cross Hospital from 19211948 in Purple.

Pouce Couple Community Hospital from 1954-1979 in Green.

Saint Joseph General Hospital from 19321973 in Brown.

Dawson Creek & District Hospital from October 31, 1973 onward in Blue editor@dcdn.ca

The Adventures of Ace O’Hara

from our front -

Clockwise from top left - Gale and Dale, 1936, headed for the wall in 2023, and above, Bonnie, Dale, Gale and Grandpa Maurice Dowd. B. PIPER, BROWN

Ticket to Paradise: a harmless light comedy

I liken this to Red Notice, or Knight and Day a few years back, or The Tourist.

You’ve got big stars comfortable in front of the camera, and with each other and able to improvise while at the same time this is a $100 million film. Much like say – Ocean’s Eleven with …the same two actors.

George Clooney and Julia Roberts play long gone divorcees who still bicker and claim to not get along – but yet in a completely PG, non-court related way – but must overcome 20 years of antagonizing each other to get along during their daughters’ upcoming nuptial planning.

Neither of them like the prospect of their law school destined daughter throwing it away to become a seaweed farmer in Bali. All you need to know here.

The backstory is set with individual monologues

from Roberts and Clooney who could deliver them right to camera instead of to almost unrelated distant background silent characters.

The hijinks ensues when all the characters get to the island and the plotting ensues. Of course their daughter has a side kick friend, while Roberts has an existing pilot boyfriend.

These are the only real obstacles in a plot centred around the above – and the existing relationship between Clooney and Roberts, this is their vehicle and this now their ...sixth... production together. Like Lost City earlier this year, this is a fun comedy with little stakes beyond some harmless laughs where everything works out in the end.

Catch a Ticket to Paradise this week in the Creek

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Weekly playgroup for children and their parents

November and into December brings a handful of playgroups for children each Wednesday morning, courtesy of the Child Care Resource and Referral Centre. Each Wednesday brings both a playgroup and story time with weekly themes including ‘playdough palooza’, ‘winter wonderland’, and more.

Pre-registration of parents is required – for more information contact 250-782-1138 ext. 222 or resedccrrsp@spcrs.ca editor@dcdn.ca

Library Board looks for applications

Do you like books, and support the reading of them?

The City of Dawson Creek is accepting expressions of interest from anyone who wishes to be considered for a position on the Library Board. The applicant must reside within the municipal boundaries of the City of Dawson Creek or qualify as an elector of the municipality.

Applications will be received until 4:30pm on November 14, 2022 by email to admin@dawsoncreek.ca and should include a brief statement as to how the Board would benefit from your membership.

The successful applicant will be required to attend one regular meeting per month and, on occasion, an additional meeting at the call of the Chair. The appointment is for a one-year term expiring November 30, 2023 with an option to be re-appointed by the Library Board for subsequent twoyear terms.

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True story Canadian film set for Remembrance Day week in Mile Zero

A new Canadian film will be screening for one day only this week in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Brotherhood, the true Canadian story of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew and their ill-fated canoeing adventure - screens Wednesday at Center Cinema on November 9, in honour of Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day.

Brotherhood follows a band of teenage boys who set out across Ontario’s Balsam Lake in a 30-foot war canoe, with two camp leaders, and are capsized by a deadly summer storm.

As the camp leaders were veterans of The Great War

and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew camp was comprised of boys left fatherless by that conflict, audiences are invited to experience the story in the spirit of Remembrance Day.

“I always felt Brotherhood was a sort of war film, without any war in it,” says British Columbian director Richard Bell.

BC actors Brendan Fehr and Brendan Fletcher star in the survival / adventure drama, which won a Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Visual Effects.

Brotherhood has played at over 60 theatres since its initial release.

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First Nations, Inuit and Métis have a long and proud tradition of military service

While exact statistics are difficult to determine, the rate of Indigenous participation in Canada’s military efforts over the years has been impressive. These determined volunteers were often forced to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform, from learning a new language and adapting to cultural differences, to having to travel great distances from their remote communities just to enlist.

The First World War raged from 1914 to 1918 and more than 4,000 Indigenous people served in uniform during the conflict. It was a remarkable response and in some areas, one in three able-bodied men would volunteer. Indeed, some communities (such as the Head of the Lake Band in British Columbia) saw every man between 20 and 35 years of age

enlist. Indigenous recruits joined up for a variety of reasons, from seeking employment or adventure to wanting to uphold a tradition that had seen their ancestors fight alongside the British in earlier military efforts like the War of 1812 and the South African War.

Many Indigenous men brought valuable skills with them when they joined the military. Patience, stealth and marksmanship were well-honed traits for those who had come from communities where hunting was a cornerstone of daily life. These attributes helped many of these soldiers become successful snipers (military sharpshooters) and reconnaissance scouts (men who stealthily gathered information on enemy positions). Indigenous soldiers earned at least 50 decorations for bravery during the war. Henry Louis Norwest,

a Métis from Alberta and one of the most famous snipers of the entire Canadian Corps, held a divisional sniping record of 115 fatal shots and was awarded the Military Medal and bar for his courage under fire.

When the Second World War erupted in September 1939, many Indigenous people again answered the call of duty and joined the military. By March 1940, more than 100 of them had volunteered and by the end of the conflict in 1945, over 3,000 First Nations members, as well as an unknown number of Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous recruits, had served in uniform. While some did see action with the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force, most would serve in the Canadian Army.

Francis Pegahmagabow

Francis Pegahmagabow was one of the most highly decorated Indigenous soldiers of the First World War. An Ojibwa from the Perry Island Band in Ontario, he was awarded the Military Medal plus two bars for acts of bravery in Belgium and France. Soldiers who had been awarded the Military Medal and later performed similar heroic acts could receive bars to it, denoting further awards. Pegahmagabow was one of 39 members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who received two bars in addition to the Military Medal.

Pegahmagabow enlisted with the 23rd Regiment (Northern Pioneers) in August 1914, almost immediately after war was declared. Previously, he had worked along the Great Lakes as a marine fireman for the Department of Marine and Fisheries. Within weeks of volunteering, he became one of the original members of the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion that, along with the rest of the 20,000-strong 1st Canadian Division, landed in France in February 1915.

Tommy Prince Noel Knockwood

Serving as a reconnaissance expert in the Devil’s Brigade, Tommy Prince posed as a local farmer to repair a severed communications wire in full view of enemy troops. He is one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldiers. Thomas George Prince was one of 11 children born to Henry and Arabella Prince of the Brokenhead Band at Scanterbury, Manitoba. He was a descendant of Peguis, the Saulteaux Chief who led his band of 200 Ojibwa from the Sault Ste. Marie region to the Red River in the 1790s, and of Chief William Prince, who headed the Ojibwa-Manitoba team of Nile Voyageurs.

Prince enlisted in June 1940, at the age of 24, and began his wartime service as a sapper with the Royal Canadian Engineers. After two years with the RCE, he answered a call for paratrooper volunteers, and by late 1942, was training with the 1st Canadian Special Service Battalion.

Mr. Knockwood was born in the Sipekne’katik (Indian Brook) First Nation in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, July 17, 1932. He received his early education at Shubenacadie Residential School. At the suggestion of his older brother, a Second World War Veteran, he joined the Canadian Army in 1951. He signed up for the artillery and received his basic training in Shilo, Manitoba. During this training he received courses on atomic, biological and chemical warfare. He was just 18 years old when he went overseas to fight in Korea and was there for 413 days. Upon returning from Korea, Mr. Knockwood taught small arms artillery and became a drill sergeant.

After six years of serving in the military, Mr. Knockwood furthered his education graduating with a major in Sociology from St. Mary’s University. He went on to teach at Dalhousie University and St. Mary’s University and was a guest lecturer at several other universities in the Maritimes. A well respected Mi’kmaq Spiritual Elder, he received the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Heritage and Spirituality in 2002.

Lest We Forget

Mayor and Council

Thank you to our local veterans and the Canadians currently serving. Remembrance Day is a day to honour those who gave their lives, and for those that continue to serve and protect.

What is the Legion’s Poppy Campaign?

From the last Friday in October to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to never forget those who served and sacrificed. The red flower also is the symbol of the Legion’s Poppy Campaign, raising funds to support Veterans and their families in need. We invite everyone across the country to show their recognition by proudly wearing this symbol of Remembrance.

The torch; be yours to hold it

high.

“In Flanders Fields” is a poem written during the First World War by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae after he presided over the funeral of a friend and fellow soldier. So many years later, his poem continues to poignantly express the tragedy of the losses of war. So many years later, his poem continues to poignantly express the tragedy of the losses of war, and the importance of carrying on their memories.

“On November 11 please take time to remember the brave men and women and their families who made sacrifices for our freedom”

In Flanders Fields

by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae May 3,

1915

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

A Working Party - by Siegfried Sassoon

Three hours ago he blundered up the trench, Sliding and poising, groping with his boots; Sometimes he tripped, lurched against the walls With hands that pawed the sodden bags of chalk. He couldn’t see the man who walked in front; Only he heard the drum and rattle of feet Stepping along barred trench boards, splashing Wretchedly where the sludge was ankle-deep. Voices grunt “Keep to your right—make way!”

When squeezing past men from the front-line: White faces peered, puffing a point of red; Candles and braziers glinted through the chinks And curtain-flaps of dug-outs; then the gloom Swallowed his sense of sight; stooped and swore Because a sagging wire had caught his neck. A flare went up; the shining whiteness spread And flickered upward, showing nimble rats Mounds of glimmering sand-bags, rain bleached

He thought of getting back by half-past twelve, And tot of rum to send him warm to sleep In draughty dug-out frowsty with the fumes

Of coke, and full of snoring weary men.

He pushed another bag along the top, Craning his body outward; then a flare Gave one white glimpse of No Man’s Land; And as he dropped his head the instant split His startled life with lead, and all went out.

Siegfried Sassoon

Lance Corporal Russell Gilbertson

Age 18, served in Italy and Holland. His regiment was the Seaforth Higlanders, Halifax NS. Russell Gilberston passed away in the fall of 2007 at the age of 82.

Then the slow silver moment died in dark. The wind came posting by with chilly gusts And buffeting at corners, piping thin. And dreary through the crannies; rifle-shots Wood split and crack and sing along the night, And shells came calmly through the drizzling air To burst with hollow bang below the hill.

Three hours ago he stumbled up the trench; Now he will never walk that road again: He must be carried back, a jolting lump Beyond all need of tenderness and care. He was a young man with a meagre wife And two small children in a Midland town; He showed their photographs to all his mates, And they considered him a decent chap Who did his work and hadn’t much to say, And always laughed at other people’s jokes Because he hadn’t any of his own.

That night when he was busy at his job Of piling bags along the parapet, He thought how slow time went, stamping feet And blowing on his fingers, pinched with cold.

Remembrance Day

Honouring those

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who selflessly sacrifice their lives so that we may enjoy the quality of life that we so often take for granted

We are proud of our veterans & those who still serve for our freedom

CrossFit Dawson Creek’s Throwdown brings out athletes from PG, GP, FSJ

“It was a very fun, successful two-day event.” The event opens doors for a more regional collaborative approach to future CrossFit throwdowns and friendly competitions.

32 competitors had six exercise workouts over the two days based on their own weights and repetitions. Five workouts separated the wheat from the chaff while the sixth round was for top teams.  First place finishers in Ladies RX went to Tara Maddigan and Rachel Kalkman, Mens RX to Nathan Aasen and Spencer Shane,

and Womens Scaled to Regan Berg and Lisa Vanstone.

“It was great to see the four affiliate owners/ managers at the competition as well,” said Birmingham.

Fort St John is expected to host a competition in January, Grande Prairie in February of 2023.

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It was a Mile Zero Throwdown – held right here in Mile Zero. Makes sense to us.

Dawson Creek CrossFit hosted a handful of crossfit gyms from throughout the peace region recently for a friendly competition.

“We had athletes from Grande Prairie, Prince George, and Fort St. John,” says DC Crossfit Affiliate owner Anna Birmingham.

The two-year owner of the business says the Mile Zero gym has about 80 members from ranging from 10 to 72 years old.  Members of CrossFit Northern ICE, VO2Max Health and Performance, and CrossFit Exhale were all in attendance with teams.

Fall Prevention

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians, with 20-30% seniors experiencing one or more falls each year. Here are some ways you can minimize your chances of falling

• Arrange furniture so that you have a clear pathway between rooms

• Install handrails on both sides of your stairway.

• Clear clutter from stairs and walkways

• Provide adequate lighting and consider motion-controlled lighting

• Secure throw rugs with slip resistant rubber backing

• Store food, dishes, and cooking equipment within reach

• Install grab bars on the shower walls

• Use extra care on wet or icy surfaces

The DC Kodiaks took it to the La Crete Lumber Barons Saturday night at the Memorial.

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DCSS Junior Girls host Invitational tourney and the Peace Regional Championships

DCSS Junior Girls Invitational was a strong playing weekend for all involved.

The DCSS team came out really strong in pool play and picked up a win over North Peace.

“North Peace is a well-rounded and talented team and we were 0-3 with them leading into our tournament. We talked a lot about mental toughness and the belief that we can win against this team. I think the girls came ready to play with a great attitude and we were finally successful and took the match in three sets,” said coach Terri Spencer.

After this game, wins over a very tough Junior A team from Sexsmith and another win over Chetwynd Secondary to land us first in our pool. Because we ended in first, we got a bye to the semi-finals, where they faced the Sexsmith team again.

“This is a well-coached young team and we really had to work hard for the win, which put us in the final against North Peace.”

The final was a great game, however, a couple of DCSS hitters struggled to attack.

“We made some adjustments to our defense, which I think paid off really well, but our offense just wasn’t there in that game and we didn’t manage to come out on top. It’s an incredibly fair matchup between us and North

Peace and I’m so proud of our teams in the Peace. It’s nice that this area can represent our volleyball community in such a way,” Spencer adds.

“Our middle blockers, Amy Brett and Keira Heartt, were stand-outs for us throughout the weekend. They had to work especially hard on defense and came up with a number of big blocks for us. These bit moments really shift the momentum for us and put us in a great mindset. Anneka Lekstrom was great on offense for us throughout the weekend on the right side and our setter, Tyler Schmidt, is always a standout for us. Tyler’s mental game is tough for a Grade 9 player. She is even keel and provides us with solid leadership every time she steps on the court. It’s often hard to remember that she is a younger player, just 14 years old, because she is so outstanding for her age,” she says.

“We would like to congratulate North Peace on their gold medal finish and thank all of the spectators, volunteers, referees and coaches who helped us throughout the weekend. It’s a lot of work putting on a tournament and we feel very lucky to have the support we do.”

This past weekend the team is hosting the Peace Regional Championships at the South Peace Campus. editor@dcdn.ca

Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Pumpkin Crisps

Serves 6 to 8

3 to 31⁄2 pounds pumpkin

6 tablespoons olive oil

2 onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root, grated

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric Pinch of cayenne pepper

4 cups vegetable stock

Salt and ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

For the pumpkin crisps

Wedge of fresh pumpkin, seeded

1⁄2 cup olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Prick the pumpkin around the top several times with a fork. Brush the pumpkin with plenty of the oil and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Leave until cool enough to handle.

2. Take care when cutting the pumpkin, as there may still be a lot of hot steam inside. When cool enough to handle, scoop out and discard the seeds. Scoop out and chop the esh.

3. Heat about 4 tablespoons of the remaining oil (you may not have to use all of it) in a large pan and add the onions, garlic and ginger, then cook gently for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin esh and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.

Flooding closes Chetwynd provincial courthouse

Chetwynd’s courthouse is flooded today. But not with people or cases.

Due to water flooding, the Chetwynd Provincial Court location in the Northern Region of the Province is closed today.

Family, civil and criminal appearances scheduled for November 3 at the Chetwynd Provincial Court will be heard at 2 m today with participants joining remotely by MS Teams. Participants present at the Courthouse this morning were provided with an MS Teams link.

Family and civil appearances scheduled for November 3, where participants are unable to attend at 2pm, today will be adjourned to December 22 at the Chetwynd courthouse, or as otherwise directed by the Judicial Case Manager.

Criminal appearances scheduled for November 3, where participants are unable to attend at 2pm today will be call dated to December 22, at the Chetwynd courthouse, or as otherwise directed by the Judicial Case Manager.

Where accused are unable to attend at 2pm today bench warrants will be issued for those accused persons, but will be held and not executed until the next scheduled appearance date. If the accused person appears personally or through counsel/agent on the next scheduled appearance date the bench warrant will be vacated.

If you have an appearance scheduled at this location and require further information please call the Judicial Case Manager in Fort St. John at 250-787-3416.

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Email scam circulating in Chetwynd

Chetwynd RCMP would like the public to be aware of scam circulating in the community. Scammers are sending emails, making it look as if it was coming from one of the local First Nations Band.

While the emails do appear to be legitimate, I can assure you they are not, said Sgt Sgt. Wahnese Antonioni, Chetwynd RCMP Detachment commander.

4. Cool the soup slightly, then puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return the soup to the rinsed out pan and season well.

4. Cool the soup slightly, then puree it in a food processor or blender until

5. Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin crisps. Using a swivel-blade potato peeler, pare long thin strips o the wedge of pumpkin. Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the strips in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

6. Reheat the soup and ladle it into bowls. Top with the pumpkin crisps and garnish each portion with sesame seeds and cilantro leaves. DE22B426

The email has been received by a few people where the author is asking for a quantity of gift cards each with a monetary value of $100 in an attempt to try to scam council and nation members out of their money. Instructions are then provided what to do after the gift cards are purchased.

If you have received this communication, do not purchase the cards and immediately report it to the police.

If you have any information about this contact the Chetwynd RCMP at (250) 788-9221.

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Group: ABI Support group meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 6:00pm at the Northern Brain Injury Association office: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.ca/ South Peace Historical Society Meetings

Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

TOPS B.C. #3450, Arras meets every Wednesday at Cutbank Hall @ 10:00 A.M. For more info call LINDA AT 250-8437410 or LINDA AT 250-843-0033. Join us having fun while winning with weight loss

TOPS Evening Sessions Meet Thursday at 6:00pm New Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St Phone: Judy 250-7829540 or Gail 250-782-7208 for more info.

1060 Community Notes

Missing an cherished old family photo?

The News office in Dawson Creek has a collection of photos that we’ve published over the years to celebrate graduations, birthdays, engagements, etc. We invite you to come in & reclaim your forgotten property.

Office hours are 8:30am- 4:00pm, Mon-Fri, or call 250782-4888.

PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Saturday/month, 1:30pm, NAR Park in the small annex.

Getting started on family tree research, need help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call Lynn: 250-7824058, Anne: 250-7827137.

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White Bear Industries, established in 1992, is a mid-sized road maintenance company based out of Terrace British Columbia, started as a road maintenance contractor, and expanded into a variety of different specialty works including but not limited to road building, aggregated production, materials, and excavation. White Bear Industries hold the contract for the maintenance of the Alaska Highway from Km 133-968.

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Try to focus on all of the things that are going right in your life right now, Aries. Avoid focusing on those things that have gone wrong. A new perspective is all you need.

TAURUS – APR 21/MAY 21

This week you need to slow down and smell the proverbial roses, Taurus. You’ve likely been moving at break neck speed and you can’t maintain this momentum. Take a break.

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Process Operator (Temporary)

NorthRiver Midstream is a Canadian owned and operated gas gathering and processing business based in Western Canada. With operations in Northeast British Columbia and Northwest Alberta, and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. NorthRiver provides connectivity for its customers to major demand markets including the U.S. Pacific Northwest, U.S. Midwest and Western Canada.

Our purpose is to connect Canadian energy to the world, and we will do this by co-creating energy infrastructure projects with our customers, partners, and the communities that benefit from our operations.

We are actively recruiting for a Temporary Process Operator at our McMahon Gas Plant in Taylor, BC. Reporting to the Supervisor, Operations, the Process Operator is responsible for managing day to day operational activities and trouble shooting equipment and/or process problems. The ideal candidate will possess a 4th class power engineering certificate, and have 1-3 years of operations experience in a gas processing facility.

To learn more about us and this exciting opportunity please visit https://careers.nrm.ca/

School District No.59 (Peace River South)

Casual Custodian

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is accepting applications for Casual Custodians in Chetwynd.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Coordinator, Custodians are responsible for the cleanliness of the School District facilities they work in. Custodians perform light and heavy-duty cleaning tasks while utilizing a variety of equipment. Work may be completed in teams or independently and applicants must maintain clear criminal record checks. This work is casual; frequency and duration of work is unpredictable.

Duties of custodians include, but are not limited to:

• Sweep, scrub wax and polish floors

• General school facility cleaning

• Assist in moving or rearranging furniture and other equipment

• Report safety, sanitary or fire hazards

• Assist in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during school break periods

Rate of pay as a casual custodian is $22.33/hour.

Please send a resume with 3 professional references, the SD 59 General application form and any other relevant certificates you hold, to the Human Resources Department, by e-mail to hr@sd59.bc.ca. The General Application form can be obtained at https://www.sd59.bc.ca/employment.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Todd’s Coins: Buying gold, silver & coins 250-864-3521 2060 For SaleMiscellaneous

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Wanted: Plastic or wood adjustable pack saddle, with or without packrigging. E-mail lyaciw@pris.ca, ph 250-786-5860

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FOR SALE: Egg candler Speed King electric unit Phone 250-8437115

FOR SALE: large poly hopper with adjustable straps Phone 250-843-7115

Industrial radial arm saw with stand and extensions. Ideal for building rafters 780-864-0809

Gemini, when someone presents an idea to you, use your intuition to deter mine if you should get involved. You can trust your gut on this decision.

CANCER – JUN 22/JUL 22

Cancer, even if you are in control of a situation, delegate some of your tasks to others and lighten your load. It’s good to build a team of people you can trust and rely upon.

LEO – JUL 23/AUG 23

Leo, if there is not much excitement happening around you right now, drum up some of your own. Try to schedule a social gathering before people get busy with the holidays.

VIRGO – AUG 24/SEPT 22

Virgo, if you can’t change your current situation, learn to live with things until you can see new horizons. You may need to grin and bear it for a bit.

LIBRA – SEPT 23/OCT 23

Libra, you’ve already taken an impor tant step, now you just have to fine tune and finesse a situation. Figure out what works for you and then make your move.

SCORPIO – OCT 24/NOV 22

It’s not time to throw in the towel just yet, Scorpio. Keep working every angle and exhaust all avenues. You may find a way to make things work to your advantage.

SAGITTARIUS – NOV 23/DEC 21

There’s a strong crowd of people rallying around you lately, Sagittarius. Harness their collective energy to pull yourself through a challenging situation.

CAPRICORN – DEC 22/JAN 20

You may need to take a few steps in one direction before you figure out that the other path is the way to go, Capricorn. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

AQUARIUS – JAN 21/FEB 18

Aquarius, just when you’re ready to move out the door, someone is trying to pull you back inside. Be firm with your resolutions. If it’s time to move on, then do so.

PISCES – FEB 19/MAR 20

Pisces, you won’t make any strides if you are not willing to take a few risks. Explore some new possibilities in the days to come.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon Walter Schmidt, long time resident of Dawson Creek, British Columbia.

Gord passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with family by his side.

He leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Jan, and his 2 children, Lee (Patrick) Tutin and Greg (Jody) Schmidt. He was also the proud grandfather to Steele and Tymber Schram and Tyler and Russ Schmidt.

Gord was born on Saturday, June 11, 1938, in Vancouver, British Columbia to parents Carl and Leila Schmidt and was raised there, graduating from Kitsilano High School in 1956, a school that Louis Armstrong performed at many times.

He moved to Dawson Creek in 1966, being transferred as the manager of Household Finance. He thought he would give Dawson Creek a chance for 6 months before returning back to the coast. However, once he returned to the coast, he realized how much he missed Dawson and he couldn’t wait to return once an o er came in to manage a Law Firm. He made Dawson Creek his home from then on. He met Jan in 1969 and they were married in the spring of ’72. ey purchased an acreage outside of Pouce Coupe where they had a unique collection of animals. In 1976 they purchased a quarter section of land and continued with a small cattle operation. ey raised their two children on the farm and spent many weekends “hunting” for rewood and taking care of the animals. Gord took up downhill skiing at the age of 50 and then family time was spent at the ski hill with an annual trip to Jasper. Gord also loved spending summers on his boat towing everyone on water skis and tubes. Gord loved to travel, experience di erent cultures and meet new people. e most memorable of all his travels was a 120-day World Cruise in 2018. Gord worked as the Manager of Court Services for over 30 years before retiring in 2001. A er retirement he dabbled in a few jobs from his “Country Kitchen” Food Truck to trailer maintenance at Foster’s RV before he landed at Bear Mountain Ski Hill where he volunteered his time for 13 years. He found his true calling at Bear Mountain Ski Hill, the patrons and skiers enjoyed Gord as much as he enjoyed them. During his nal years, Gord frequented local restaurants for lunch almost every day and made sure to visit grocery stores o en to report on any good sales on prime rib (his favorite meal). He loved to cook and host big family meals.

No formal service will be held at Gord’s request. A private family Celebration of Life for Gord will be held at a later date. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of Gord to the Bear Mountain Ski Hill, PO Box 807, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4H8, with proceeds directed towards helping kids learn to ski.

Very Respectfully, Reynars Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Dawson Co-op Food Store in the Dawson Co-Op Mall 10200 8th St Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-4858

Dawson Co-op Home & Agro Centre 10020 Parkhill Dr Dawson Creek, BC 250-782-3371

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Would you like to be included in the Dawson Creek Mirror Business Classified Listings? Line Listings are $105 per year. Call today to find out more info. 250-782-4888

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School District No.59 (Peace River South)

Bus Drivers

School District No. 59 (Peace River South) is accepting applications for Casual, Temporary and Permanent Bus Drivers in Dawson Creek.

Safety is an essential part of these positions. Reporting to the Transportation Manager, Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school on scheduled routes and on special excursions. Drivers will operate busses safely, ensure their bus is in safe operating condition and ensure the safety of students during loading, transport and unloading. Applicants must have a Class 2 Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract, a clear criminal record check and experience working and driving in all weather conditions.

Other duties of bus drivers include, but are not limited to:

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.)

• Advise students and other passengers of appropriate behavior to maintain passenger safety.

• Prepare written materials (e.g. field trip reports, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.)

• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and / or potential emergency situations to resolve or recommend a resolution to the situation

• Administer first aid, as needed, for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

• Clean interior and exterior of school buses

SD 59 offers a comprehensive compensation package which includes extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, and pension plan. Rate of pay for permanent bus drivers starts at $27.71/hour. Additional rates:

• Temporary Drivers: $27.71 plus $0.50/hr in lieu of benefits

• Casual Drivers: $27.10/hour plus vacation percentage starting at 4%

Please send a resume with 3 professional references, the SD 59 General application form, a copy of a driver’s abstract and any other relevant certificates you hold to the Human Resources Department, by e-mail to hr@sd59.bc.ca. The General Application form can be obtained at https://www.sd59.bc.ca/employment.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.